Open letter to future Texans Defensive Coordinator: Why you should come to Houston

Via AJ at the Houston Examiner, Jeff Duncan of the Times-Picayune says that both Houston and New Orleans are aggressively pursuing defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Duncan tries to claim that New Orleans offers the fastest Super Bowl track so it is a better DC position to pursue. (John McClain is reporting in his live blog that the Redskins have blocked Jerry Gray from interviewing with the Texans–they can do that as long as he isn’t interviewing for a head coaching position). I present an alternative view….

Dear Future Texans Defensive Coordinator:

I hope to welcome you to Houston. Let me tell you about some of the positive things that the Texans have to offer you as a defensive coordinator.

The Texans managed to go 8-8 despite having one of the worst defenses in the league. At least one objective observer has noted that the Texans offense as presently constructed is good enough to win a Super Bowl.

The writer promoting the Saints believe that the NFC South is an easier division to get to the Super Bowl from, but you never know strength of division from year to year. That’s what the statistics say.

If you talk to anyone around the league, you will learn that Bob McNair is a good owner who doesn’t meddle in football decisions and gives his coaches the resources they need to do their job. He shows patience as an owner, and tries to treat people with dignity and respect.

Be sure to ask the current coaches what they think of McNair. I am pretty certain they couldn’t be any more enthusiastic.

The Texans facilities are among the best in the league, and the team doesn’t have the economic troubles that some in the league do. The Texans aren’t going anywhere.

There have only been two defensive coordinators for the Texans since the beginning of the franchise so you have the opportunity to put your stamp on this defense. If you are good at what you do, you have a great opportunity to remake this defense as your own.

Houston is a great place to live. There’s no state income tax and the cost of living is one of the most reasonable out of NFL cities. So whatever your offer in Houston is, it is likely in real dollars a lot higher than an equivalent offer from another franchise. It’s no wonder that many athletes make Houston their offseason home.

I’m sure that there are many other reasons to coach for the Texans, some are included in the above links from the Houston Examiner and the Times-Picayune. So, if you are a great coordinator, we’d love to see you here to help shape our young roster and help make the Texans a consistent playoff caliber team.

Regards,

Stephanie Stradley

P.S. I am sure some of my friends could add some more reasons to come to town. Anyone?